alcoholics anonymous

That Idea Just Doesn’t Fly

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“In the early years of Alcoholics Anonymous, the word pigeon was used as a term of endearment for new members who carried the message of hope and recovery. That’s fine. But with the shame and stigma of addiction still so prevalent in today’s society, the idea of calling someone a pigeon just doesn’t fly with … Read more

Being Happy Without Being Special

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“I’ve been sober for over 18 years, and the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as they are written in the book Twelve Steps And Twelve Traditions were an instrumental part of my early recovery. I would read them everyday and I memorized most of what I read. I also practice them, of course, and even … Read more

Understanding The True Meaning Of Love

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Have you ever noticed how we use certain words to express ourselves without really thinking about their true meaning? We use the word insane to describe a person or some situation without regard to what true insanity can be. We say we’re depressed when we’re really just feeling down or sad. And we say we … Read more

Are AA’s Eleventh And Twelfth Traditions Outdated?

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A few pages inside the AA book Twelve Steps And Twelve Traditions is the date of the first printing, which shows 1953. At the end of the book, it lists a general synopsis of the Traditions. The Eleventh Tradition states. “Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain … Read more

Getting To The Bottom Of Addiction

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I’m sure many of you have heard someone playing an alcoholic or addict in a movie or TV show says “I needed to hit rock bottom before I could stop using.” I heard people say this in some of the Alcoholics Anonymous meetings I used to attend. Some would share how they lost their families … Read more